WHA and NHL discuss merger plans for a new division
The NHL proposed absorbing six or more WHA clubs into a separate division under an NHL umbrella. Potential WHA members include Quebec New England Cincinnati Edmonton Houston Winnipeg and Birmingham. The plan envisions a 1977 78 internal schedule with a four top teams joining the NHL playoff field.
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Chicago
National Hockey League
World Hockey Association
WHA
NHL
Quebec
New England
Cincinnati
Edmonton
Houston
Winnipeg
Birmingham
Citicorp ends USAC sponsorship over Foyt incident
Citicorp Services Inc. withdraws sponsorship of the USAC Indianapolis series after A J Foyt made an obscene gesture and refused interviews at Schaefer 500 qualifying. The move, affecting 1978 plans, costs the circuit roughly 350000 to 400000, with basic agreement around 300000. Foyt defended his action, saying he could endure boos and chose to leave the public area to avoid further confrontation.
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Mount Pocono
A.J. Foyt
Fred R. Stechep
Citicorp Services Inc
USAC
Stecher
Associated Press
Foyt
Johnny Rutherford
Mario Andretti
Carner Leads Hoosier Classic With 68 at Plymouth
JoAnne Carner shot a career low 25 putts and a four under par 68 to take the first round lead at the LPGA Hoosier Classic at Plymouth Country Club. Chako Higuchi Sandra Burns Signa Quandt Sally Little Laura Baugh tied for second. Judy Rankin among seven tied for third after 71.
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Plymouth
Ind
JoAnne Carner
Plymouth Country Club
Mrs. Carmer
Mrs. Carner
Judy Rankin
La Crosse Club beats Eau Claire Bats in Babe Ruth tourney
La Crosse Boys' Club 14U defeated Eau Claire Bats 6-3 to move into the second round of the Babe Ruth Invitational. Jay Adams earned the win with five strikeouts in five innings, while Kevin Johnston driven by a two-run homer and two hits. Roy Skifton and Tim Fitzsimmons added key hits as the club advances to face Eau Claire Press at 2:30 p.m.
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Eau Claire
Wis
la Crosse
Jay Adams
Kevin Johnston
Roy Skifton
Tim Fitzsimmons
Eau Claire Press Club
Red Sox revel in ball as young stars lead surge
New York AP reports the Boston Red Sox celebrate a big stretch in the American League East with Bill Campbell and Butch Hobson among the hitters and Carl Yastrzemski praising the team’s maturation. Players like Lynn Rice Burleson and Scott discuss the shift from 1967 and 1975 chaos to a unified, focused club under new leadership.
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New York
Bill Campbell
Denny Doyle
Fred Lynn
Butch Hobson
Bill Lee
Lynn
Boston Red Sox
Boston
Carl Yastrzemski
Hobson
Boomer
George Scott
Doyle
California Angels
Jim Rice
Rick Burleson
Scott
Red Sox
Milwaukee
Brewers
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Pat Arenz
Nancy Collins
Bonnie Korisf
Automotive Sale
Gnassben
Ratine
Gordibeiesh
Ane
Aintenance
DO Foe
Montgomery
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Daryl Johnson
Thompson Center Arms
Wayne Ekelund
Lindy- Little Joe Bait Manufacturers
Frank Pearson
George Settler
Outers Labs
Carl Frick
Department of Natural Resources
Jeff Monsoor
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